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The U.S. has updated Israel on plans to challenge the naval situation in the Strait of Hormuz and warned of possible Iranian attacks on ships or Gulf states, a move senior Israeli officials told Kan could push Trump to resume the war.

Emirates FIR, May 4 - The UAE airspace authority said the Emirates Flight Information Region is partially closed, with traffic permitted only on specific arrival routes to designated airports including Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah.

Abu Dhabi, May 4 - The UAE Ministry of Education said nationwide distance learning will be implemented from May 5 to 8 for all schools after renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on the country.

Tasnim news agency, citing an Iranian military source, warned the UAE against becoming “pawns of Israel,” saying any “misstep” would trigger a severe response.

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The United Arab Emirates says air defense systems are responding to a missile threat, urging residents to remain in safe locations and follow official instructions.

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Missile launch from Iran.

Abu Dhabi, May 4 - Witnesses reported hearing explosions in Abu Dhabi, UAE, following missile threat alerts and ongoing security warnings.

Abu Dhabi, May 4 - An Israeli air defense system deployed in the United Arab Emirates was used to intercept an incoming Iranian missile, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.

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U.S. President Donald Trump said War Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine will hold a press conference on Monday morning.

BREAKING: U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran has targeted unrelated nations amid “Project Freedom” ship movements, including a South Korean cargo vessel, adding that U.S. forces have destroyed seven Iranian small boats.

Tehran, May 4 - Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Commander Ahmad Vahidi said no vessel is allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization, warning that any ship violating the order would be considered a “legitimate target.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a limited security consultation lasting around eight hours, Channel 13 reports.

Tel Aviv, May 4 - A senior Israeli official told Channel 14 that Israel is prepared for an immediate return to fighting in Iran, saying it is awaiting a green light from the United States.

An Israeli source told i24NEWS that, following developments in the Gulf, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding multiple security consultations today, with Israel prepared "for any scenario."

Tel Aviv, May 4 - The IDF is preparing for a rapid transition back to full combat readiness against Iran.

Abu Dhabi, May 4 - A US official told Al Jazeera that the “Freedom Project” in the Strait of Hormuz is a defensive operation and that Washington does not seek escalation with Iran.